Hi, I have had the same problem as you since my smll bowel resection this past May.I mentioned it to my family practice Doctor and he gave me samples of Welchol,the product is very effective and with...
Hi, In answer to your question my surgery was an open incision,actually he cut through a previous scar from 3 years ago when my colon ruptured.You will be quite happy later on after the surgery when...
Hi, I had my first resection on May 1st this year.I had been on a liqud diet for 6 weeks prior to the surgery as I was almost completely blocked in the terminal ileum. Surgery was much easier than I...
Hi, I had a colostomy 3 years due to perforated colon,ever since I have passed mucous daily,I sit on the toilet when I feel the urge and a small mucous ball passes.I talked to my GI about it and he...
Hi, I had a perforated colon back in April 2005.I have had great success with the coloplast Assura two piece,the flange or baseplate is changed about every 7 days and the pouches are removed and...
Hi, I just had resection surgery of the terminal ileum on May 1st and am doing great all things considered.My surgery was a open surgery in the center of my abdomen requiring about 24 staples,I was...
Hi, I had a colostomy 3 years ago due to diverticulitis causing my colon to perforate and since i have Crohn`s in the perianal area the colostomy has greatly improved my quality of life.i would never...
Hi, Sorry to hear your son has been suffering so much.I had similar problems 3 years ago post op,te sores in the mouth were terrible I had a visiting nurse who suggested swishing Mylanta in my mouth...
Hi, I recently had a resection on May 1st and also have several loose bowel movements per day wich from what I have read seems to be normal for this type of surgery and should last only 2 or 3...
Hi Everyone, Well 8 days after my surgery I had all 24 staples removed and this has been my best day since surgery.I am still sore but it only hurts when I get up and down,amazed how mobile I am,have...
Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement!Has been 7 days since surgery and other than mild pain when walking or getting up and down feel fairly good.See my surgeon tomorrow to have my 24...
Hi Nicole, It`s been 7 days since my surgery and i still have the diarhea,having a colostomy sure helps out in that department.Still having minor pain.Am to see surgeon tomorrow to have my staples...
Hi Everyone, Well I am happy to report everything was successful on the removal of my terminal ileum.Surgeon said it was the worst restriction he had ever seen,removed the Cecum,appendix and 8 inches...
Hi Shannon, I had similar pain in the lower left quadrant as you have,turns out it was Diverticulitis and due to my Doctor not diagnosing it quick enough my colon perforated.That pain should be...
Hi everyone,thanks for your many words of encouragement!Sure does help to relate different experiences and responses.I completed my preop tests this morning so I am all set for next Thursday.Would...
Hello Everyone.Have been reading posts for a couple of weeks,a very nice group to say the least.I was first diagnosed with Crohn`s in 2000 and have suffered a fair amount with it ever since.In 2005...